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I’m still besotted with her Nick, that’s the problem. Whilst deciding to drive it I realised I’d created my perfect car. My old BG was amazing but it had some things I couldn’t reverse or remedy, so never really fell in love with it. There’s still plenty of things I need to sort on the RB. It’ll...

I appreciate that Jon. I’m the same and I don’t like to pester people. I still have the seats unplugged 😂 One of the lads was collecting some cars down south so he dropped the UCH down to him on Thursday. He messaged me same day and said it was fine. I had it picked up on the way back on...

If the old girl is running, that’s what I’m going to do.

I knew you’d say something like that 😂 It did cross my mind though 😉 I just realised all the photos in this thread have been pics of restoration. It would need detailing to win show and shine. I honestly hardly wash it. With regards to CSF I’m not even attempting to get there this year...

Diamond Motors Long Eaton, Derby. We’ve ruled the UCH out as that was sent off last week and tested. I stuck it back on this morning and it’s no different. There’s a strange noise coming from under the steering wheel. Like a chattering sound. I’ve had a good look but without stripping the...

Last week, before I stored her away, I gave her a quick wash and took some pictures with my potato. It's more of a reminder to myself of the work I've put into her and to prevent me from doing anything silly, like flogging her with a stick.

Ta very much 😊

Get Croft booked on March 29th Jon. I’m out in the new toy with a few lads in their Megane 250.

yeah I figured there was a reason you were fighting with it. Been there 😂 I remember sticking a jack under the wishbone, trying to get the spindle from the ball joint lined into the hub. I managed it but what a carry on trying to get the pinch bolt in without whacking it with a mallet. All...

If it was me, I’d remove the damper from the hub, attach the ball joints to the wishbones and then to the hub, fit the new TREs, attach those to the hub, then refit the dampers. You’re not fighting with it then.

Can you post pics? Walk away from it. It’s easy to get frustrated and end up damaging something else.

Mick hasn't suggested that, although I can see where you're coming from. Let him send it off if that's what needs to be done. All I did was change a wiper stalk, something I've done a lot of times without issue. The Internet can take you down a slippery slope, so I'll leave it in Mick's...

Back in storage :( Booked in with Mick at Diamond Motors. In the meantime, I'll just focus my attention on getting my circuit car ready for Croft on March 29th. @SharpyClio - are you coming to play?

I haven’t decided to sell yet. Just gauging peoples thoughts on prices. My mood changes hourly 😂 I was supposed to have the car checked by ‘Pros’ today but that turned out to be farcical. Just get a bit fed up and frustrated I can’t fix it myself. Renewed hope tonight though after posting, so my...

Like new. As I’ve mentioned the electrics on this car are so clean. But something is obviously amiss.

Thanks, Steve. 😊

That's a good shout to get it to Mick and it wouldn't be a major expense for me to do that. I'm just not feeling the motivation right now. Buying a Clio is a huge financial mistake...period! I'm not worried about losing my arse on a car to be fair. Money has never been my motivation. Lots of...

Well, it's better than a grand and a bag of Haribo I guess.

Not yet!

I hope admin doesn't mind me posting this here for now. I'll consider a proper for-sale advert depending on the feedback i get here :) In summary: Two weekends ago, my Racing Blue Clio 182, featured in my [restoration thread], encountered a starting issue due to failed wires for the front...

Cheers. I’ll definitely get it fixed, just frustrated I can’t do it myself. I’m sure an auto electrician worth his salt will know what’s going on.

Hi Andy, Yes. On top of that, I had it off the car overnight when I charged the battery right up. Either way, the car has clearly developed an electrical fault, so getting it to fire up is only solving half the problem. I should be able to switch a washer stalk over without the car never...

I was planning on sending it away to be tested. But I think at this stage I’ll let somebody qualified have a look before I start going too far. I’m hoping it’s something really simple 🤞🏻

Looks lovely. Great work! I need mine fixing badly.

Lemforder for ball joints. Can‘t comment on track rod ends as always bought Renault. Might still be available.

So true Mark. I just did the obvious checks without getting myself into a whole world of pain. I’m sure it’ll be something daft. I‘d hate to let this one go after all the work I’ve put into it.

Thanks Colin. If my posts deter any future wannabe auto electricians from messing with their Clios, then it’s all been worth it 😂 Crazy how I’ve gone from having a perfectly functioning car to this. I suppose it’s better happening on the driveway than out in the sticks with “er indoors“ sat in...

I’ve literally spent the whole week reading wiring diagrams, watching YouTube videos, talking to techies and reading similar stories on here. Armed with renewed enthusiasm and a cranium full of useless knowledge, my first job was to see what sort of fault codes magically appeared this time. Low...